Eagle Farm update: Initial reports positive after gallops

While it would be foolish to go the early crow about a successful return, initial reports out of Eagle Farm were positive after a number of horses galloped on the renovated Brisbane track on Tuesday morning.

The controversial track hasn't held a meeting since May 27 last year and has been a constant source of frustration for participants and punters.

But have they finally got things right?

Ryan Wiggins was one of the jockeys to ride at Eagle Farm on Tuesday and he was positive in his initial feedback, telling RadioTAB there was no kick-back.

"[I was] fortunate enough to go last of the morning, which was good to have a good look at the track after a few horses had been over there," Wiggins said.

"And to be honest the track was great. From the half-mile to the winning post it doesn't even look like a horse has been over the track, which is a really good sign.

"And they said they watered it yesterday too, so it's not like they're trying to dry it out to make it sure it didn't kick up or anything like that.

"There was no kick-back at all today.

"I've been on all three of the Eagle Farm tracks - the old one, the ripped up and the new one today. I'd say the new one today has been the best one I've galloped on so far."

Jim Byrne also gave a positive assessment after riding at Eagle Farm on Tuesday.

"There's no kick-back," Byrne told media at the track.

"The only scuffing that we're doing is just of grass. There's no cutting into the grass, there's no lifting of the grass. It's nice and clean underfoot."

Former Flemington track manager Mick Goodie has been involved as a track specialist in the latest renovation.

Trials are expected to be held at Eagle Farm next week and December 22 has been slated as a potential return date for racing.

First gallop on new Eagle Farm just completed. Coldstone and Galtero. Round of applause from the small crowd here at its conclusion. pic.twitter.com/5XAnqYLh7O